CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $222
Cash Discount Price: $329
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Samaritan Medical Center is $222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $329. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$329

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$222

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $329 (181%)

Insurance Median: $222 (122%)

Cash: $329 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $222 (122% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $300	44%
Empire	$125 - $128	69%
Fidelis	$135 - $255	74%
Wellcare	$135 - $222	74%
Excellus	$138 - $1,017	76%
Mvp	$215 - $250	119%
Capital District Physician'S Health Plan, Inc (Cdphp)	$222 - $336	122%
Aetna	$226 - $280	125%
Ghi Emblem	$273	151%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $329.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90837.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Samaritan Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90837.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.